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Portifolio Committee on ICT holds workshop in Masvingo

NKULUMANI MLAMBO

MASVINGO - The Parliamentary Portifolio Committee on Information, Communication and Courier Services will hold a workshop at a local hotel on the state of postal and telecommunications sector and the regulatory environment.The workshop by the ICT Portifolio Committee chaired by Kuwadzana East legislator who is also MDC T vice president Nelson Chamisa will be held from March 11 to March 12 according to a programme released from Parliament last Wednesday.The Minister of Information Communication, Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Supa Mandiwanzira is also scheduled to address the workshop which is being facilitated by Potraz.There will be discussions on the role of Potraz and its mandate as well as proposed amendments to the Postal and Telecommunications Act.Under creating a safe cyber space there will be an overview of the ICT Bills, Cyber Crime Bill, E-commerce, child on line protection and guidelines, Data Protection Bill and mobile money and financial inclusion.After the discussion the committee will make recommendations and action points for regulatory consideration.business news